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Job Specifications

School: Durham Sixth Form Centre
Location: County Durham
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b
Hours: Full time
Contractual Status: Permanent
Closing Date: 2nd Feb 2026

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Head of Physics to join our outstanding sixth form team – a leader who will drive the innovation, ambition, and student success that powers everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference working with a team of like-minded professionals.

At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we go beyond the curriculum to nurture tomorrow’s engineers, astrophysicists, and technical pioneers. Whether leading our high-achieving A Level cohorts or supporting the physics-based elements of our vocational pathways, you will have a national reputation for excellence behind you. This is your opportunity to lead a flagship department and shape the future of physics education.

What makes this role exciting?

Lead a flagship academic subject: Drive the strategy, success and team in a high-profile A Level Physics department with a strong track record of results.
Inspire elite thinkers: Challenge highly motivated students aiming for top-tier universities and careers in engineering, astrophysics, and theoretical physics.
Mastery of Practical Science: Take oversight of the A Level Practical Endorsement, ensuring students develop the high-level laboratory skills required for undergraduate study.
Strategic Curriculum Innovation: Shape a curriculum that balances mathematical rigor with engaging, real-world applications of physics.
Champion STEM Excellence: Lead on physics-specific enrichment, from the Physics Olympiad to partnerships with local universities and industry leaders.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Is an outstanding A Level Physics practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
Possesses deep subject expertise and the ability to teach the full breadth of the A-Level Physics specification.
Brings a passion for the subject that connects complex theoretical concepts to modern technological and scientific breakthroughs.
Is a collaborative leader capable of monitoring departmental performance and implementing effective interventions to support student progress and who works collegiately within a large Faculty.

Why choose us?

Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
Be part of a team that’s ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as Head of Physics. Lead a high-performing department and inspire the next generation of engineers, medical physicists, and technical innovators. Shape the future of science education in an outstanding sixth form environment. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

APPLICATION FORM

The Application Form should be completed in one of two ways:

Using either the GoogleForm and submitting the completed Application Form.
Using our Word Document and emailing it to staffvacancies@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk.

Both options are available on our website at www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/vacancies/

LETTER OF APPLICATION

The supporting Letter of Application is a separate document and should be no more than 1,000 words. It should set out the particular strengths that you would bring to the post and how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

Please upload the Letter of Application with the GoogleForm above or alternatively email your Letter of Application with your Word Application Form to staffvacancies@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk.

CLOSING DATE: 10am, Monday 02 February 2026

Applications received after the closing date/time will not be considered.

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Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre offers a rare opportunity to join an outstanding institution that is as dedicated to its staff as it is to its students, ranking in the top 25% nationally for academic attainment while being celebrated as the 2025 Investors in People Platinum ‘UK Employer of the Year.’ Located in the heart of beautiful Durham City with the unique benefit of free, year-round private parking, our culture is defined by professional integrity, mutual respect, and an ethos that provides an unparalleled wellbeing package – including daily complimentary breakfast, 24/7 private healthcare, and innovative trials in flexible working. As a “Great Teaching Centre” committed to evidence-informed practice, we offer a high-performance environment where ambitious professionals are supported through bespoke leadership coaching and a collaborative mission to “Transform Lives Through Education,” making it a place where colleagues are proud to

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